February 2019 Monthly
Currency Report for SME’s

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With a roundup of the most impactful events of the previous month and a look at up and coming events may affect you in this coming month. Avoid being caught by surprise when the markets move.

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GBP – January in review

Brexit chaos as may loses vote

Government loses Commons vote by record margin
May survives vote of confidence
Sterling rallies as DUP offers conditional backing
Employment data remains strong

GBP – February what to watch

Further Brexit confrontation

No deal versus second referendum?
Sterling volatility to rise
Brussels to continue tough stance
Economic data to defy uncertainty

USD – January in review

Trump blinks first

Temporary halt to shutdown agreed
Trump and Pelosi trade in schoolyard spat
Strong employment and activity data support dollar
Fed sees balance of risks as “balanced”

USD – February what to watch

Fed to copy ECB

Fed on hold as inflation remains controlled
Employment report to set the tone
Trade talks continue at snail’s pace
Trump’s delayed State of the Union to take place

EUR – January in review

Eurozone economy “heads south”

Draghi sees further downside
Eurozone heading into recession
French budget deficit breaks EU rules
EU Firms concerned over Brexit disruption

EUR – February what to watch

Start of election campaigns

Fears of Nationalist upswing to bring concern
Further recession concerns as Italy confirms downturn
German Q4 GDP to confirm recession
Inflation to restrain any ECB action

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